Georgia · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Georgia
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Georgia?
6 schools in Georgia offer 13 health administration master's programs we verified, including Brenau University, Clayton State University and Georgia Southern University. 3 can be taken online. 3 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $10,710 to $50,186 before fees.
Georgia Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State UniversityAtlanta · Public | 2 | Campus | CAHME | $42,549 | 54 |
| Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro · Public | 1 | Hybrid | CAHME | 39 | |
| University of GeorgiaAthens · Public | 1 | Campus | CAHME | $23,274 | 54 |
| South UniversitySavannah · Private for-profit | 7 | Online, Hybrid, Campus | $19,920 | 48 | |
| Brenau UniversityGainesville · Private nonprofit | 1 | Campus, Online | |||
| Clayton State UniversityMorrow · Public | 1 | $10,710 | 45 |
From each school's own pages, reviewed September 2026. Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the stated credits, before fees, or the school's published total.
Every Program in Georgia
13 programs in Georgia
MBA/Master of Health Administration (Dual Degree) at Georgia State University
Georgia State University · AtlantaFormatOn campusCredits54Est. tuition$50,186published totalAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Science in Health Administration (M.S.H.A.) at Georgia State University
Georgia State University · AtlantaFormatOn campusCredits–Est. tuition$42,549published totalAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration (Online) at South University
South University · SavannahFormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration (MBA HCA) at South University
South University · SavannahFormatHybridCredits48Est. tuition$19,920$415/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOn campusCredits48Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration at South University
South University · SavannahFormatHybridCredits48Est. tuition$19,920$415/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- Format–Credits48Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration (Savannah, Hybrid) at South University
South University · SavannahFormatHybridCredits48Est. tuition$19,920$415/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- Format–Credits45Est. tuition$10,710$238/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
- FormatOn campusCredits54Est. tuition$23,274$431/creditAccreditationCAHME
Master of Business Administration, Health Care Management Concentration at Brenau University
Brenau University · GainesvilleFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits–Est. tuition$896per creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Health Administration at Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University · StatesboroFormatHybridCredits39Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHME
No programs match these filters.
Program facts come from each school's own pages, reviewed September 2026. Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the stated credits, before fees, or the school's published program total; "resident rate" means the school charges nonresidents more. CAHME status comes from CAHME's accredited-program list.
What an MHA Costs in Georgia
7 Georgia programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $10,710 at Clayton State University to $50,186 at Georgia State University. The Georgia median is $19,920, against $27,000 nationally.
Public universities' figures are usually the in-state rate. Turn any program into a full cost and loan estimate with the MHA cost and loan calculator.
Largest Health Administration Programs in Georgia
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Georgia State University has Georgia's largest program, followed by South University and Clayton State University. Size tells you how many classmates and alumni to expect, not how good a program is, and schools that report their MHA under business or public administration codes don't appear.
| School | Master's awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| Georgia State University | 61 |
| South University | 43 |
| Clayton State University | 21 |
| University of Georgia | 14 |
| Brenau University | 6 |
| Georgia Southern University | 6 |
Online Options for Georgia Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Georgia: 291 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Georgia residents online.
| Lowest-cost online programs elsewhere | Est. tuition |
|---|---|
| American College of Education: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) · Indiana | $8,460 |
| Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences: Master of Science in Health Care AdministrationMaster of Science in Health Care Administration · Oklahoma | $9,120 |
| Peirce College: Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHCA)Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHCA) · Pennsylvania | $9,900 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA, online)Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA, online) · Texas | $10,378 |
| University of Phoenix: Online Master of Health Administration (Competency Based)Online Master of Health Administration (Competency Based) · Arizona | $10,800 |
| Lowest-cost CAHME-accredited online programs | Est. tuition |
|---|---|
| University of Phoenix: Online Master of Health Administration (Competency Based)Online Master of Health Administration (Competency Based) · Arizona | $10,800 |
| Wichita State University: Master of Health Administration (MHA), onlineMaster of Health Administration (MHA), online · Kansas | $15,821 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) · North Carolina | $17,033 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) OnlineMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Online · Alabama | $17,388 |
| American Public University System: Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA)Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) · West Virginia | $18,800 |
Compare every option on the online MHA programs page, or let the program matcher rank them for you.
Healthcare Administrator Pay in Georgia
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $131,910 a year in Georgia, 6% above the U.S. median of $123,860 and 12th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,060 and the top 10% over $248,660, across 11,130 jobs.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 11-9111. Pay depends on the size of the organization and the role; an MHA is common but not required for these jobs. What you can do with an MHA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many MHA Programs Are in Georgia?
We verified 13 health administration master's programs at 6 schools in Georgia; 3 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Georgia Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University and University of Georgia.
Can Georgia Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Georgia's own programs, 291 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Georgia residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Georgia?
Estimated tuition for Georgia programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $10,710 to $50,186 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Georgia?
Medical and health services managers in Georgia earn a median $131,910 a year across 11,130 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 6 Georgia schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- CAHME, accredited and certified programs
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025